Then, Billups said hello to Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow before Sunday's game against the Nuggets in Denver.

Billups, playing in front of his hometown fans, responded with 32 points to lead the Clippers to their signature road victory so far this season, 109-105.

Billups hit 11 of 20 shots, including 6 of 12 from beyond the 3-point arc. In the previous three games, he had hit only 6 of 27 field-goal attempts, and came into the game with three consecutive single-figure scoring efforts.

Denver (14-6) ranks second on the Western Conference playoff ladder; the Clippers (11-6) are third. As a point of reference, the Lakers are in the No. 8 hole.

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